Creative Kids, Inc.
410 N METTER AVE, COLUMBIA, IL 62236Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Illinois's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Illinois caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 10 inspections since 2010, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (4). Of 19 total findings, 5 were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Feb 5, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(f)
Feb 26, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- General Requirements for Personnel407.100(d)
Feb 15, 20193 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- Personnel Records407.120(a)(2)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(4)
Mar 7, 20181 Finding1 Important
- Nutrition and Meal Service407.330(j)(1)
Mar 8, 20172 Findings2 Critical
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6I)
- License requirement; application; noticeCCASEC 4(6II)
Jan 22, 20142 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
Mar 27, 20132 Findings2 Important
- Personnel Records407.120(a)
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(i)
Jan 19, 20123 Findings3 Important
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(10)
- Health Requirements for Children407.310(a)(3)
- Hand Washing407.320(a)
Mar 2, 20112 Findings2 Important
- Enrollment and Discharge Procedures407.250(a)
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(n)(2)
Feb 4, 20102 Findings1 Important1 Administrative
- Physical Plant/Indoor Space407.370(e)
- Organization and Administration407.70(e)
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